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Panning for gold in California’s Gold Country

When our youngest heard we were going panning for gold in California’s Gold Country north of Sacramento, she started planning how she would spend the fortune she would amass. After she bought herself a jacuzzi and art supply store, she told me she’d get me a new dress. There’s something …

The Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore in Santa Barbara

One of my favourite places in the world is Santa Barbara. The city is a sun-drenched jewel nestled on the central California coast, surrounded by the Santa Ynez mountains and wine country. It was a perfect stop on our California Coast trip this summer. This August, we were invited to …

How to make #snow ice cream

What do you do when life give you snow? Make snow ice cream of course! Ingredients: 410 g (2 cups) evaporated milk 125 ml (1 cup) sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 10 -12 cups snow! (clean and fluffy, not packed) To make: Mix together evaporated milk, vanilla, and sugar. Stir until the …

Pan-fried lemon sole with capers and parsley

So, I got my latest fish box from Delish Fish in Petershead, Scotland. This time is was perfectly vacuum- packed fresh Lemon Sole fillets. Ah, I thought to myself, this will be easy. I know that if kids don’t like fish, it is likely that they WILL like Lemon Sole, because of …

Bedruthan Steps: Sustainable tourism, young families and a cracking good breakfast!

The Bedruthan Steps kindly asked the Modern Family to spend the weekend in Cornwall at their family eco hotel. Perched on the cliffs between Padtsow and Newquay, the four-star hotel is a beautifully renovated 60s-style building and a tribute to sustainable tourism. It has long been known for being …

A Modern Mother goes to Center Parcs and loves it!

I love the concept of Center Parcs: Abandon your car, adopt bicycles and do lots of stuff outdoors with the family. Fabulous. Sign me up please. Center Parcs kindly asked the Modern Family to try out their park at Longleat Forest. I’ve outlined our experience below and put together a few …

Christmas at Disneyland Paris

Review Disneyland is magical year-round, but at Christmas it is simply spectacular. Here’s Sleeping Beauty’s Castle after a snow fall. We were surprised it snowed in Paris too. 😀 And this is Frontierland after the same snowstorm. I nearly took out my cross country skies. Seriously, Disneyland is one of my all-time …

Kids bored this summer? Try these tried and tested recommendations

Summer is always a challenge with kids. Lack of routine, changeable weather and lots of free time can take its toll. Sure there are lots of places to go, but many are expensive and it can be hit and miss finding a winner. Recommendations are always appreciated. When supersavvyme.com first contacted me …

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Panning for gold in California’s Gold Country

The Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore in Santa Barbara

How to make #snow ice cream

Pan-fried lemon sole with capers and parsley

Bedruthan Steps: Sustainable tourism, young families and a cracking good breakfast!

A Modern Mother goes to Center Parcs and loves it!

Christmas at Disneyland Paris

Kids bored this summer? Try these tried and tested recommendations

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